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Style & Design - September 2025 - Warmth in the Grain – Celebrating Wood
Wood has a unique way of softening a home and dissolving the boundary between indoors and out. By carrying warm wood tones from interior spaces onto terraces, pergolas and ceilings, island homes feel larger, calmer and more connected to their surroundings. In Curaçao’s climate, this seamless flow invites outdoor living to become part of everyday life. When chosen wisely and cared for intentionally, wood ages beautifully, adding warmth, character and a sense of timeless design
David Hecht
Sep 18, 20253 min read


Style & Design - August 2025 - Lighting The Night: Curaçao Evenings That Glow
On warm Caribbean nights, lighting transforms a villa into an experience. Pools glow softly with RGBW LEDs, palms become sculptural silhouettes, and palapas turn into intimate evening retreats with hidden pendants and fairy lights. Layered, low-glare lighting creates depth, mood, and drama, making outdoor spaces inviting and unforgettable long after the sun sets.
David Hecht
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Style & Design - July 2025 - Breezy By Design: Louvered Living in Curacao
David HechtIn Curaçao’s sun‑drenched climate, adjustable louvered façades offer natural ventilation, solar control, and privacy while enhancing island architecture. From teak screens on heritage homes to motorized aluminum sun‑breakers on luxury villas, these systems maximize comfort, reduce energy costs, and create seamless indoor‑outdoor living year‑round.
David Hecht
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Style & Design - June 2025 - Coastal Inspired Interiors for Island Living
On Curaçao, water shapes luxury living—from ocean vistas to poolside retreats. Coastal design goes beyond nautical clichés, using soothing blues, weathered woods and sandy neutrals to evoke serenity. Durable, natural materials like rattan, teak and sealed concrete marry style with island practicality, while tactile finishes—rippled tiles, frosted glass—add subtle luxury. Seamless indoor-outdoor flow completes the water-inspired look, ideal for staging, renovations or new buil
David Hecht
Jun 28, 20252 min read


Style & Design - April 2025 - Tropical Modernism and Cool Comfort
Creating interiors that are practical yet stylish and comfortable requires thoughtful choices. Embracing materials and elements that naturally cool and soothe.
David Hecht
Apr 28, 20252 min read


Style & Design - March 2025 - The Value of Design -
The transformation of a property can often be achieved with modest investment.
David Hecht
Mar 20, 20252 min read


Style & Design – February 2025 – Texture -
The transformative nature of texture
David Hecht
Feb 21, 20251 min read


Style & Design - January 2025 - Quiet Luxury -
Quiet Luxury - understated elegance, quality craftsmanship, timeless beauty, sustainability and most importantly, comfort.
David Hecht
Jan 17, 20251 min read


Style & Design - December 2024 - Trends for 2025 -
2025 Brings with it natural elements, warm textures, and calming palettes. Interiors should always be comfortable and serene.
David Hecht
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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